A team of EPFL engineers has developed a 3D-printing method that uses light to make objects out of opaque resin in a matter of seconds. Their breakthrough could have promising applications in the biomedical industry, such as to make artificial arteries.
Everything you need to know about 3D printing supports and how to facilitate their removal post printing.
The integration of automated systems into the manufacturing process improves the efficiency, reliability, and repeatability of many tasks that were previously performed by humans, whose focus can now be redirected to less repetitive and more judgment-intensive activities.
What is 3D printing? This article goes over the basics of 3D printing, otherwise known as additive manufacturing, covering its engineering principles and applications.
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A team of EPFL engineers has developed a 3D-printing method that uses light to make objects out of opaque resin in a matter of seconds. Their breakthrough could have promising applications in the biomedical industry, such as to make artificial arteries.
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Everything you need to know about 3D printing supports and how to facilitate their removal post printing.
The integration of automated systems into the manufacturing process improves the efficiency, reliability, and repeatability of many tasks that were previously performed by humans, whose focus can now be redirected to less repetitive and more judgment-intensive activities.
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Under the premise of ensuring the function and quality of the product, simplified design and fewer parts can reduce product cost, shorten product development cycle and improve product development quality. Here are the ideas on how to reduce the quantity of parts
Rapid PCBA prototyping using electronics cloud manufacturing offers many advantages including problem identification, reduced error rate, lower costs, and shortened manufacturing timelines.
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With its low melting point and resistance to warping, PLA is one of the easiest materials to print. However, users should still optimize the PLA bed temperature and nozzle temperature to obtain the best results.
An Idea Transformed into a Device Protecting Those in Offices, Schools and Factories
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Selecting the right filament settings, print temperature, and flow rate can help solve the common problem of over extrusion in FDM 3D printing.
An air-breathing jet engine (turbofan) is widely used in aircraft propulsion. AFP systems are used for making the fan blades and containment casing for these jet engines. Here step by step process of making a jet engine blade via the AFP process is explained.
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Find out how to print with one of the most versatile 3D printing materials available as well as which applications it's best suited to.
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More manufacturers than ever before are turning to automation to remain competitive in the global marketplace. Small businesses and large companies alike are now increasingly relying on robotic automation to free human laborers of repetitive tasks and boost productivity.
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Need to turn up the heat on plastic parts? Here are eight high-temperature polymers you should know about
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ECCO, the premium manufacturer of footwear and leather accessories, decided to automate the process of assembling spikes on golf shoes. For precise robot navigation, they use Photoneo 3D vision and robotic intelligence.
As an electronics engineer, you need to ensure PCBA documentation is clean, complete, and up to date. Here are MacroFab's tips to help you overcome common documentation challenges that can keep your designs from reaching their maximum production potential
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One of the main reasons why manufacturers and designers prefer injection moulding over other processes is its ability to produce a smooth surface finish. Injection moulding is economical when producing large batches, but how about small batches and prototypes? The evident solution is 3D printing.
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